The Potting Shed A forum to discuss Crafts, Cooking, Gardening, Countryside, Livestock and Pets    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free)    Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Acupuncture          The Potting Shed Forum Index -> Live a healthier life View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Jellycat 4 Star Club Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 1722 Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:17 am    Post subject: Acupuncture Has anyone had acupuncture? I'm starting a course on Monday (for my shoulder, which the physiotherapist is now saying is RSI) and I've never had it before. She says I may find the pain gets worse, temporarily, or it my improve immediately. And that I might feel a bit light-headed, like I've had a couple of gins... So I don't really know what to expect...anyone got any clues, or does it affect different people in different ways? I'm quite looking forward to it - I'd much rather that than my current state of rattling-with-painkillers.... Back to top lottie 4 Star Club Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 1596 Location: In the middle of a field usually Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:06 am    Post subject: I have had quite a lot of acupuncture. You must make sure that you have eaten something before you have it - very important or you could feel light headed or even faint. I used to eat a banana before the appointment if it was one between meal times. It all depends too on which points they put the needles in - there are so many permutations - from the acupuncturist to the symptons of the patient - so unfortunately you can't predict the outcome. I never feel it useful to describe one's own experiences in such cases - as with all injuries or ailments - no two are the same. Go with positive thoughts, follow any guidance you get to the letter - and you have the best chance then of a successful outcome. Best wishes _________________ Lottie the Allotment Lady Back to top Jellycat 4 Star Club Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 1722 Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:36 am    Post subject: Thank you Lottie Quote: no two are the same That's more or less what I thought... My appointment's at 9.00am and I normally wouldn't have had anything to eat by that time of day, so I'll have to remember to bring some breakfast to work as well as lunch! I'm full of positive thoughts about it - quite literally anything is better than the current state of affairs Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Potting Shed Forum Index -> Live a healthier life All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Welcome----------------Introduce yourselfGetting to know you Chat----------------The potting shedOrganised eventsGet on your soapbox! In the garden and countryside----------------Garden and allotmentLivestock and petsGoing wildEnvironmental awareness At home and in the kitchen----------------Cooking and bakingPreserving and curingBeverages and brewsThe libraryLive a healthier lifeFamily lifeGood HousekeepingBe your own bossFrugality The studio and workshop----------------Quilting and sewingKnitting, weaving and crochetCard, paper and woodSoapmakingBead artAll Other CraftsCountdown to ChristmasThe darkroomThe workshopOffcut bin Miscellaneous----------------Forum help and practiceFeedback and announcementsForum calendarThe boutique  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Card File  Gallery  Forum Archive Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group myff_thepottingshed3 style by ktauber